Maybe I should have started this thread by saying "John Dwyer's grandson wants to learn to play the guitar" and that would have covered a lot of ground regarding intent--the kids share a family resemblance when it comes to pursuing interests. When they get their teeth into something, they want to learn how to do it right. :) Thanks, Don!

I think an acoustic guitar wouldn't go to waste if it were set aside for an electric (his sister has perked up her ears with all of this guitar talk). We may need to do some careful negotiations so that while the theory and technique are being learned, the goal is always in sight, even if it is more Eric Clapton than Christopher Parkening.

Maggie (SRS)